Rare Diseases
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High early recurrence rates with Merkel cell carcinoma
Approximately 95% of all recurrences happened within 3 years of the initial diagnosis in the prospective cohort study.
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Cystic fibrosis in retreat, but still unbeaten
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Lipedema: A potentially devastating, often unrecognized disease
“If patients with lipedema gain weight, the problem becomes even worse,” Dr. C. William Hanke said.
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FDA approves levoketoconazole for Cushing syndrome
The drug, which inhibits cortisol synthesis, is seen as addressing an unmet need.
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Case series show no consensus on treatment for palmoplantar pustulosis, generalized pustular psoriasis
“These case series confirm the rarity of both generalized pustular psoriasis and palmoplantar pustulosis ... and the lack of effective treatment...
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Spesolimab speeds lesion clearance in generalized pustular psoriasis
Patients treated with intravenous spesolimab showed significant clearance, but also susceptibility to infections.
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Prurigo nodularis has two disease endotypes, a cluster analysis shows
Black patients with PN appear more likely to have a distinct systemic inflammatory signature.
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New option for flares in pustular psoriasis
Spesolimab earns Priority Review status from the FDA for treatment of flares in generalized pustular psoriasis.
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Giant cell arteritis fast-track clinics pave way for greater ultrasound use in U.S.
Fast-track clinics are using vascular ultrasound to streamline diagnosis of giant cell arteritis, but the United States has a way to go to catch...
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Validity of commercial serologic tests for dermatomyositis still questionable
“The testing in research laboratories is not widely available and the results are often delayed by weeks to months.”
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FDA approves new interferon for polycythemia vera
A longer half-life means dosing every 2 weeks, instead of weekly.